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An outstanding season came to an early end Friday afternoon as the Preston Pirates fell 10-3 to the Oktaha Tigers in the semifinals of the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament. The Tigers went on to capture the state title the following afternoon in Shawnee by beating Cashion 15-5. Oktaha got...
Calling all Cherokee champions: Cherokee Phoenix Seven Feathers Awards nominations now open
TAHLEQUAH – The Cherokee Phoenix is set to host its sixth annual Seven Feathers Awards Gala in November, but first is calling for nominations of Cherokee Nation citizens who are making the world a better place in the areas of business, community, education, health, service, culture and language. “Since...
All Aboard for Love: Meet Train, the Big-Hearted Pittie Ready for His Forever Home!
CHOUTEAU, Oklahoma ~ This loveable boy is still waiting for a forever home with a heart as big as his name! Meet Train. He’s a 1-2 year old Staffordshire pittie! He’s 70+ pounds of pure affection! He is full of love for people and gets along great with other dogs. He truly is the definition of love!
Public vote underway for 2024 Cherokee Phoenix Student Art Contest finalists
TAHLEQUAH – After receiving nearly 200 entries, the eight finalists for the 2024 Cherokee Phoenix Student Art Contest have been selected and public voting is now open. Public voting for the 2024 contest began May 15 and will run through May 31. The Cherokee Phoenix asked students in grades...
Sequoyah High School Alumni Association holds fundraiser for SHS Foundation
TAHLEQUAH – In an annual event, the Sequoyah High School Alumni Association held its fundraiser on May 3 to raise money for the SHS Foundation. The weekend also serves as a kind of all-school reunion. SHS alumni from any class are invited, and the proceeds go to the foundation to help fund scholarships for Sequoyah graduates pursuing degrees in higher education and other assistance for SHS students.
Eagle Feather Ceremony Held For Hilldale High School Graduates
Hilldale High School in Muskogee held an Eagle Feather Ceremony for its 56 Native American graduating seniors on Thursday. They were given a bald eagle feather to wear on graduation day and carry with them through the rest of their lives. The bald eagle feather used to be given to...
Cherokee Nation Foundation announces $409,000 in scholarship awards
TAHLEQUAH – The future is bright for Cherokee students pursuing higher education as Cherokee Nation Foundation awards more than $409,000 in scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. New legislation authored by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner added nearly $100,000 in merit scholarships this year...
Man Killed In Coweta House Fire
A Coweta house fire left a man dead on Friday, authorities say. Coweta firefighters said it happened in a neighborhood off South 297th Avenue. The man's identity has not been released. News On 6 has a crew heading to the scene. Stay tuned for updates.
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